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Pre-Impact Lower Extremity Posture And Brake Pedal Force Predict Foot And Ankle Forces During An Automobile Collision, Elizabeth C. Hardin, Anne Su, Antonie J. Van Den Bogert Dec 2004

Pre-Impact Lower Extremity Posture And Brake Pedal Force Predict Foot And Ankle Forces During An Automobile Collision, Elizabeth C. Hardin, Anne Su, Antonie J. Van Den Bogert

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine how a driver’s foot and ankle forces during a frontal vehicle collision depend on initial lower extremity posture and brake pedal force. Method of Approach: A 2D musculoskeletal model with seven segments and six right-side muscle groups was used. A simulation of a three-second braking task found 3647 sets of muscle activation levels that resulted in stable braking postures with realistic pedal force. These activation patterns were then used in impact simulations where vehicle deceleration was applied and driver movements and foot and ankle forces were simulated. Peak rearfoot ground reaction …

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Climate, Research And Agriculture, James W. Mckinsey Jr. Dec 2004

Climate, Research And Agriculture, James W. Mckinsey Jr.

Bridgewater Review

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V.S. Naipaul And A Journey To Trinidad, Arnold Girdharry Dec 2004

V.S. Naipaul And A Journey To Trinidad, Arnold Girdharry

Bridgewater Review

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News From Cart Dec 2004

News From Cart

Bridgewater Review

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P2p: The Path To Prosperity, Philip S. Corwin, Lawrence M. Hadley Dec 2004

P2p: The Path To Prosperity, Philip S. Corwin, Lawrence M. Hadley

Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review

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Notes From The Director, The Mcnair Team Dec 2004

Notes From The Director, The Mcnair Team

McNair Scholars Research Journal

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Acknowledgements, The Mcnair Team Dec 2004

Acknowledgements, The Mcnair Team

McNair Scholars Research Journal

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On Market Power In The Retail Gasoline Industry And Its Effects On Prices, Nicholas Oxedine Dec 2004

On Market Power In The Retail Gasoline Industry And Its Effects On Prices, Nicholas Oxedine

McNair Scholars Research Journal

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Characteristics Of Adamantane As A Pressure-Transmitting Medium In Diamond Anvil Cells, Carlos Parada Dec 2004

Characteristics Of Adamantane As A Pressure-Transmitting Medium In Diamond Anvil Cells, Carlos Parada

McNair Scholars Research Journal

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Do Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia Mydas) Exhibit Play Behavior? A Closer Look Using Play Object Analysis, Rebecca Park Dec 2004

Do Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia Mydas) Exhibit Play Behavior? A Closer Look Using Play Object Analysis, Rebecca Park

McNair Scholars Research Journal

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Photo Gallery, The Mcnair Team Dec 2004

Photo Gallery, The Mcnair Team

McNair Scholars Research Journal

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An Evaluation Of The Components Of An Effectively Functioning E-Logistics System, Douglas Russell Dec 2004

An Evaluation Of The Components Of An Effectively Functioning E-Logistics System, Douglas Russell

Theses (Pre-2016)

E-Iogistics has quickly developed into an integral component of everyday business processes. Although the foundation of logistical processes has been in existence since the bartering system was initially implemented, e-logistics began to evolve within the last few decades. In spite of the rapid implementation of e-logistics, a compilation of its complete components remains nonexistent. This thesis presents a comprehensive overview of the components of an e-logistics system as well as reviews specific corporations utilizing e-logistics, This includes a review of the two types of businesses conducted, business to business (B2B) and business to customer (B2C). The two main methods of …

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Selfhood And The Search For An Identity: Explaining The Emergence Of The Nineteenth-Century Holiness Movement And Early Church Of The Nazarene, Paul R. George Jr. Dec 2004

Selfhood And The Search For An Identity: Explaining The Emergence Of The Nineteenth-Century Holiness Movement And Early Church Of The Nazarene, Paul R. George Jr.

Dissertations

This dissertation seeks to explain the emergence of the nineteenth-century Holiness Movement and subsequent organization of a national holiness church asthe result of a reconstruction of the cultural-linguistic system of John Wesley. In the process of contact and exchange with American religious pluralism, Wesley's doctrine of Christian perfection and his system of societies were reconstructed by charismatic leaders who selected discursive and nondiscursive elements which they found efficacious. Theological and social changes in the Methodist Episcopal Church compelled holiness advocates to emphasize theinstantaneous aspect of Wesley's doctrine of Christian perfection (entire sanctification) and construct a ritual form which had the …

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Effects Of Nicotine And Anatoxin-A Exposures On The Operant Performance Of Rats, Kimberly Ann Jarema Dec 2004

Effects Of Nicotine And Anatoxin-A Exposures On The Operant Performance Of Rats, Kimberly Ann Jarema

Dissertations

Tolerance has previously been shown to develop to nicotine's effects on operant behavior. This experiment explored whether tolerance would still develop when nicotine administrations were separated by three weeks. Anatoxin-a, a nicotinic-receptor agonist, was also tested and the results were compared to nicotine. Male Long Evans rats performed under a multiple VR30 VI30-sec food-reinforcement schedule. Phase I rats were divided into 6 groups of 8 that received four weekly subcutaneous injections of nicotine (0.0-1.8 mg/kg) and anatoxin-a (0-250 mcg/kg) prior to testing sessions. An ED50 was derived, for each compound, from the VR dose-response curve. Phase II rats were divided …

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台灣牙醫學教育評鑑準則之擬訂, 敏光 郭, 若松 王, 思光 陳, 萬烘 藍 Dec 2004

台灣牙醫學教育評鑑準則之擬訂, 敏光 郭, 若松 王, 思光 陳, 萬烘 藍

Journal of Medical Education

台灣培養出來的牙醫師人力已達先進國家之標準，但對牙醫學教育「品質」方面的檢討，偏重於課程，缺乏整體性的評估，有待進一步的檢討及改革。因此台灣牙醫學教育的評鑑制度及其準則有加以研究之必要。本研究報告是要：l)提議建立台灣牙醫學教育的評鑑制度，確保並提昇國內牙醫學教育水準；2)提出一套適合台灣牙醫學教育使用之評鑑指標，做為國內牙醫師養成教育機構評鑑之用。本計劃曾參與中華牙醫學會與台大牙醫學系所舉辦之牙醫教育研討會，主辦台灣牙醫學教育研討會及台灣牙醫學教育改革之實施座談會。綜合各國之評鑑準則及各次牙醫學教育研討會與座談會，所擬訂之評鑑準則包含下列十二項：牙醫學教育課程概觀、組織架構與行政系統、硬體設施與資源、師資、財務狀況與預算、招生方式、學生事務、課程、臨床教育、研究與學術活動、畢業生的評估、優劣機會及不利因素(SWOT)分析等。與會的牙醫學教育專家一致認為有建立牙醫學教育評鑑制度之必要；對於本計劃所擬訂的評鑑準則認為大致可行。 唯牙醫學教育評鑑委員會之組成及委員會是否具公信力及公權力，是各專家疑慮之處。評鑑委員會對於牙醫教育機構之困難能否加以協助，對於牙醫教育機構之主管當局及直屬犬學有無約束力，是各專家所關切。

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臨床研究倫理及教學：由第四屆亞澳倫理委員會論壇談起, 明亮 賴 Dec 2004

臨床研究倫理及教學：由第四屆亞澳倫理委員會論壇談起, 明亮 賴

Journal of Medical Education

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自殺防治與醫學教育, 明濱 李 Dec 2004

自殺防治與醫學教育, 明濱 李

Journal of Medical Education

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台灣醫學教育改革中的“醫學人文”概念與實踐初探, 介修 劉, 克明 劉 Dec 2004

台灣醫學教育改革中的“醫學人文”概念與實踐初探, 介修 劉, 克明 劉

Journal of Medical Education

近年來，「醫學人文教育」在台灣醫學院校成為一種時代性的「政治正確」企圖重新「把人帶回醫學」，期許新世代的醫療人員能具備更豐富的「人文素養」。本文試圖以台灣「醫學人文教育」為主軸，擬定幾組研究問題，從文獻回顧的歷程描繪台灣醫學教育改革中，關於「醫學人文」的主要論述形成背景、轉變歷程，以及實踐風貌。我們期盼這樣的研究探索，能在各種教改方案研擬之外，開啓台灣醫學教育研究的新取向。本文提出了台灣醫學教育改革中，關於「醫學人文」的主要三個論述與實踐的主軸，包括(1)「醫學人文教育」成為醫學教育改革和通識教育發展趨勢的聯繫，(2)「醫學人文教育」作為醫界社會運動的路徑，(3)「醫學人文教育」與「美感經驗」和「藝術鑑賞」的聯繫。此外，本文提出目前關於「醫學人文教育」改革的三個主要的爭議，分別是(1)「貧穿」與「淨空」的爭議，(2)「一般性」與「特殊性」的辯論，(3)「認知」與「態度」的取捨。

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Faculty Perceptions Of Problem-Based Learning (Pbl) At The International Medical University (Imu), Malaysia, Sushela Devi Somanath, Zoraini Wati Abas, Hirotaka Onishi, Ammu Kutty Radhakrishnan Dec 2004

Faculty Perceptions Of Problem-Based Learning (Pbl) At The International Medical University (Imu), Malaysia, Sushela Devi Somanath, Zoraini Wati Abas, Hirotaka Onishi, Ammu Kutty Radhakrishnan

Journal of Medical Education

Problem-based learning (PBL,) is a worldwide popular educational philosophy but in some institutions, it is considered a revolutionary teaching strategy to implement. The International Medical University (IMU) has utilized PBL as a key delivery tool of its medical programme and to encourage life-long learning amongst it s students. The university has also carried out faculty development in PBL since its inception in 1992. This is in order to improve PBL sessions, make sure faculty understand what is expected of them during these sessions and ensure our students derive the full benefit of PBL. The aim of this study is to …

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台灣當前醫學人文課程之實施現況與推展困境, 美英 高, 碧鴻 呂, 齡霙 褚 Dec 2004

台灣當前醫學人文課程之實施現況與推展困境, 美英 高, 碧鴻 呂, 齡霙 褚

Journal of Medical Education

為了詳盡呈現和比較台灣正在全面進行的醫學人文課程改革之實施與內涵，以及各校在實施如此重大變革時所面臨的問題與困境，本研究採用深入訪談的方式，針對全國十一所醫學院校的課程主要決策和執行者，以及相關之專家學者，總計32位進行面對面的訪談，以探討與比較目前台灣各醫學院校之醫學人文相關課程，包括實施內涵與過程中所面臨的相關問題子。此外為了希望對當前臺灣的醫學人文教育課程有深入而全面的瞭解和比較，也進行了醫學人文課程實施之調查，搜集所有醫學院校醫學系91學年度上下學期的開課課表，並加以分析。研究的結果發現在課程方面，從各校所開的課程中可以歸類為由醫學系特別為醫學生所開設，與醫學相關的非醫學專業課程，以及一般通識課程。在第一及第二部分課程的分類上，有不少重疊的灰色地帶。而各校在雅行醫學人文課程時，遭過到不少的困難，不同的學校所面臨的困境也不盡相同。根據受訪者所提出的問題，約略可以分為老師和學生兩方面。在老師方面，主要的問題是師資不足和老師認同兩者。而在學生方面，主要的問題則包括對醫學人文課程的認同不夠、缺乏主動學習的精神，和學生人數太多等。

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應用多媒體教材於青少年俱樂部濫用毒品反毒宣導之成效, 正芳 顏, 文君 羅, 榕檀 孫 Dec 2004

應用多媒體教材於青少年俱樂部濫用毒品反毒宣導之成效, 正芳 顏, 文君 羅, 榕檀 孫

Journal of Medical Education

The aims of this study were to develop a multimedia anti-drug program for adolescents to increase their knowledge about consequence of drug use, to strengthen commitment to deny drug use and to refine the skills of drug refusal. The content of the multimedia anti-drug programs includes five characteristics: (1) negative effects on health by drug use interpreted by a psychiatrist; (2) the judicial procedures about drug use explained by a judge; (3) the abstinence treatment accounted for by an official working in jails; (4) the environment of juvenile courts and detention centers introduced; and (5) effective skills of drug refusal …

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錄影教學應用於人際溝通訓練之效果, 翠瀅 汪, 陳美津 施, 明宜 吳 Dec 2004

錄影教學應用於人際溝通訓練之效果, 翠瀅 汪, 陳美津 施, 明宜 吳

Journal of Medical Education

除了專業知識與技能，人際溝通技巧亦是醫療專業人員的重要素養之一。為增進學生臨床溝通技巧，成大職能治療系因此在大三接觸臨床實習之前，規劃一個人際溝通的教學單元，以錄影方式進行小組教學與操作評量的課程設計。本研究以修課的31位同學為對象，在教學單元結束後，收集其意見，作為課程實施的檢討。結果發現80.6%~93.5%的同學認為本課程有助於觀察與會談的學習， 48.4%的同學，認為有助於對自我的了解。在教材與教法的學習助益上，依序為他人回饋(96.8%%、錄影教學(90.3%)與教師說明(90.3%)、角色扮演(80.7%)。講義內容的助益最少(58.1%)。雖然部分的同學對拍攝與觀看自己的錄影帶，感到不自在(41.9%,38.7%)，半數以上肯定自己在溝通技巧上較前有進步，也較具自信(54.8%~67.7%)。利用錄影為教學媒介，引發學習者經驗的再現、重塑與創造，的確強化了操作與情意的元素的學習。如何應用客觀的評量以了解學生學習是否具備實質成效，需要進一步的教學評量方案設計，此為未來課程改良的努力方向。

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論述醫學圖書館員之角色, 玉芬 朱 Dec 2004

論述醫學圖書館員之角色, 玉芬 朱

Journal of Medical Education

醫學圖書館員在臨床醫學教育中是不可或缺的角色。在美國醫學圖書館實施「臨床醫學圖書館員」CML(Clinical Medical Librarian)計畫，實際參與臨床教學活動，提供立即性的醫學文獻與資訊，改善醫療從業人員對病人的照護；並且協助醫學院學生完成臨床訓練。在台灣醫學圖書館員ML(Medical Librarians)的角色，侷限於圖書館內或網頁上，提供各項服務，不參與或支援臨床教學活動。不論CML或ML,他們都是醫學資訊的傳播者、指導者和教育者的角色。本文先簡介美國醫學圖書館實施CML計畫與成效，再陳述國內醫學圖書館員的角色。

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加拿大麥大參訪記實－問題導向學習法與教學資源, 選 李, 淑杏 李 Dec 2004

加拿大麥大參訪記實－問題導向學習法與教學資源, 選 李, 淑杏 李

Journal of Medical Education

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Measurement Of Handle Forces For Crimping Connectors And Cutting Cable In The Electric Power Industry, Richard W. Marklin, Lia Lazuardi, Jeremy R. Wilzbacher Dec 2004

Measurement Of Handle Forces For Crimping Connectors And Cutting Cable In The Electric Power Industry, Richard W. Marklin, Lia Lazuardi, Jeremy R. Wilzbacher

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research and Publications

Overhead and underground line work in the electric power industry is physically very strenuous and can expose workers to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), particularly in the upper extremity. Crimping compression connectors—such as sleeve connectors and lugs—and cutting cables are two of the most frequent tasks that line workers perform. Line workers at many utilities in the US crimp connectors and cut cable with long-handled manual tools. However, the actual magnitude of the forces applied to the handles of these tools is not known. The objectives of this laboratory study were to measure the forces applied to the handles of a manual …

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Letter From The Editor-In-Chief, Allan Young Dec 2004

Letter From The Editor-In-Chief, Allan Young

The Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance

The study and practice of entrepreneurial finance and its associated relevance for the field of business venturing is now at long last secure in its place in the pantheon of well respected academic and professional disciplines. While initially perhaps thought of as no more than grist for the mill of those involved with personal self-enrichment and beyond the pale of concern with the scholarly dissemination of the world’s accumulated valued wisdom, areas such as the study of venture capital, micro-financing, entrepreneurship management and other related pursuits have now established themselves as well worth the interest of those intimately pursuing serious …

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Microfinance: A Comprehensive Review Of The Existing Literature, James C. Brau, Gary M. Woller Dec 2004

Microfinance: A Comprehensive Review Of The Existing Literature, James C. Brau, Gary M. Woller

The Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance

Although the word finance is in the term microfinance, and the core elements of microfinance are those of the finance discipline, microfinance has yet to break into the mainstream or entrepreneurial finance literature. The purpose of this article is to introduce the finance academic community to the discipline of microfinance and microfinance institutions (MFIs). We provide a comprehensive review of over 350 articles and address the issues of MFI sustainability, products and services, management practices, clientele targeting, regulation and policy, and impact assessment.

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Sources Of Capital And Debt Structure In Small Firms, Chenchuramaiah T. Bathala, Oswald D. Bowlin, William P. Dukes Dec 2004

Sources Of Capital And Debt Structure In Small Firms, Chenchuramaiah T. Bathala, Oswald D. Bowlin, William P. Dukes

The Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance

In this paper we examine the relationship between ownership differences and small firms’ financial policies using a survey of U.S. companies. The study finds that financial policies differ according to the type of ownership (private versus public) and by the ownership differences (family-owned, closely-held, or widely-held) within the private firms. The differences are in the ownership concentration, relative importance of various sources of capital, debt characteristics (sources of debt financing, debt maturity, and debt cost). A multiple regression equation estimated in the paper provides evidence relating to cross-sectional variations in debt ratios of small firms. The paper offers information asymmetry, …

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Late Payments In Accession Countries: Causes And International Comparison, Janez Prašnikar, Marko Pahor, Andreja Cirman Dec 2004

Late Payments In Accession Countries: Causes And International Comparison, Janez Prašnikar, Marko Pahor, Andreja Cirman

The Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance

In developed countries in everyday business, payment delays often present a problem. Payment delays have already been a matter of discussion in Slovenia for several years. Irrespective of some positive movements in the past years, the state of payment discipline in Slovenia is not at a satisfactory level. In this area, Slovenia could be classified among the less successful countries when compared to other countries in Europe. Our paper determines factors behind this fact. The findings are important not only for Slovenia, but also for other EU candidate countries faced with similar problems of transition. The paper has led to …

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Evaluating Flexibility In Small Firm Financing, Andrey Pavlov, Panikkos Poutziouris, Khaled Soufani Dec 2004

Evaluating Flexibility In Small Firm Financing, Andrey Pavlov, Panikkos Poutziouris, Khaled Soufani

The Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance

The choice of financing source is particularly difficult for a small firm due to the high uncertainty about future liquidity requirements. We show that the techniques of continuous time arbitrage and stochastic control theory may be used not only to value such firms but also to determine the optimal financing policies. In particular, we investigate the choice between liquid, but more expensive, forms of financing and restrictive, but cheaper, sources of capital. In addition to developing an optimal financing policy for a typical firm, we estimate the value of flexibility in a financing arrangement. This, in turn, provides a rational …

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